Calendar

Past Events & Upcoming Events for 2025

Updated July 12, 2025

Saturday, April 26 – FYC Spring Work Party

Click Here to read about and view photos of the recent Spring Work Party

Sunday, May 18 – Commodore’s Sail Past & Reception

The Big Sailing Season Opening Event
Due to the strong winds, sailors were unable to sail past the Commodore this year. Instead, they dressed themselves up in nautical flags and gear then did a “Walk Past” by Commodore Stacey at the Flag Pole
Following the Walk Past, members and guests gathered outside Doug MacKenzie Hall then proceeded indoors to the Board of Directors receiving line where they were wished well on the upcoming season
A Tea Party Reception followed in Doug MacKenzie Hall

Photos by C. Cooke

Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 – Open House

Thanks very much to all of the members of the public who came by for a visit over the weekend. Kudos to the intrepid skippers who took visitors out for a sail in often very blustery conditions! It was a fantastic event.

Click Here to view the Open House page

Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 – June Bug Regatta

This is an Open Regatta for racers from within and outside of FYC
Click Here for the June Bug Regatta page

Sunday Afternoon Fun Racing

Sunday afternoon fun racing is back! Starting Sunday, July 13.

Bring out your family and friends. Racing starts around 2:00pm with the possibility of a second race following the first, weather-permitting. Andy T will set the marks for the course and display them on the race hut.

Monday, July 14 – FYC Town Hall Meeting

All members are encouraged to attend to discuss current & upcoming events and items of concern around the Club
Bring a snack to share
7:00 pm in Doug MacKenzie Hall

Tuesdays @ Noon – Tiny Boat Tuesdays

So far, it’s fully-grown adults messing around on the lake in tiny boats….’nuff said! (children are welcome if they can handle the silliness!)
You can try the 8′ Cape Cod Frosties at the Sailing School or bring your own tiny boat

Wednesday Night Informal Racing

FYC members hold informal racing around a marked course set by organizer Jens on Wednesday evenings throughout the sailing season. The course will be displayed on the race hut.

If the weather for Wednesday is not conducive for racing, the racing is moved to Thursday evening. Check the FYC Calendar above for current dates and start times.

Photo Below by C. Hone of Informal Race Night after a storm

Tuesday, July 22 – Golf, Burgers & Chips!

12 holes at Dorchester GC
4:00 pm
Golf $23 + tax, Burgers & Chips $18 + tax

*Please sign up with Jeff E asap via email: fyc.jeff(at symbol)gmail.com

Saturday, July 26 – Special Events Day!

Three events will take place at FYC this day:

POSTPONED! Due to a forecast for possible storms starting around noon, this program will be moved to a later date to be Determined. Program Summary: A “Sailing for All” grant from Sail Canada funds this program where this year, Indigenous Youth from Atlohsa Family Healing Services will try sailing with our sailing school instructors for the day!
1030 am – The Sailing School building will be dedicated to late FYC member Hans Schaffner
11:00 am – London-Fanshawe MPP Teresa Armstrong and other VIPs will take part in a ceremony recognizing an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant which FYC received last year to repair part of the Main Dock, refreshments on the Main Dock (or in Doug MacKenzie Hall in case of Inclement Weather) and some Sailing for the visitors following this second ceremony – weather permitting.